We had a very different greeting planned for this month's newsletter, as we prepared to kick off the last months of the year. Our team is working to ensure our core programs continue to feed the need across Rhode Island, but we needed to address the current environment we find ourselves – along with hundreds of other nonprofits – in. Our growing community, of which YOU are a key part, allows us to operate without reliance on government funding. Because of that, we can pivot and move in the direction the needs of our neighbors take us.
In just 72 hours, our generous community has enabled our team and incredible network to mobilize faster than ever to respond to what’s shaping up to be a significant crisis for more than 140,000 Rhode Islanders facing disruption to SNAP benefits.
Hundreds of meals and Hope Chest restocks of shelf-stable groceries have been coordinated for families, seniors, and individuals who depend on our support. Thanks to your donations, shares, amazon wish list orders, and drop-offs, help is reaching neighbors in real time — proving that when our community comes together, we move mountains.
We wouldn't be able to do it without you and want to thank you for being a critical part of the work we do, First name / friend.
Together, we’re ensuring no one faces hunger alone — not this weekend, not ever!
